Horse Racing: They can't wait to get going at Wincanton

STAFF at Wincanton Racecourse are all ready to go for the start of the 2013-14 jump season.

The season gets underway on Thursday (October 17, 2013) and the Under Starter’s Orders Raceday and course officials have said that the going at Wincanton is currently good to firm following around 11mm of rain over the weekend.Horse Racing: They can't wait to get going at Wincanton

More rain is forecast ahead of racing on Thursday.

And clerk of the course, Barry Johnson, said: “We’ve had an exceptionally warm summer and the team has done a superb job – the course is in fantastic condition.

“We’re forecast some rain from Wednesday (tomorrow) and will only water the course if it doesn’t appear.

“We’re very much looking forward to racing this Thursday and the rest of the season ahead.”

Gates open at 12.30pm and once again Wincanton is offering a £5 discount on all advance tickets for the opening meeting seeing entry available from £9.

 

The offer is available until 11.59pm on Wednesday (October 16, 2013) at wincantonracecourse.co.uk or call 0844-579-3014.

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